2009 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · X5 MBU
2009 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 68,669 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X5 MBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 68,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X5 MBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mazda Mx-5 (X5 MBU) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
X5 MBU Mileage History
- 01/09/202260,529 mi
- 31/08/202362,624 mi+2,095 mi
- 05/09/202465,731 mi+3,107 mi
- 06/09/202465,731 mi
- 28/08/202568,669 mi+2,938 mi
Average of roughly 2,723 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NC)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Sill and Arch CorrosionSerious
Road salt and trapped moisture cause the metal to rot from the inside out.
- Ignition Coil and Spark Plug MisfireModerate
The NC MX-5 is prone to misfires caused by deterioration of the thin wiring to the ignition coils, which leads to coil failure. Symptoms include rough idle, hesitation under acceleration and the engine management light. The fix is typically new coils and plugs.
- Soft-Top Window Hazing and Water IngressModerate
The plastic rear window on the soft-top can haze or craze with age, reducing rear visibility. More seriously, the roof seals and rain rails can fail, letting water into the cabin and accelerating sill corrosion from the inside.
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